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Inhibiting Nucleic Acid Synthesis

Diagram of Transcription

Diagram of Transcription

RNA Polymerase, an enzyme that produces RNA, from T. aquaticus pictured during elongation. Portions of the enzyme were made transparent so as to make the path of RNA and DNA more clear. The magnesium ion (yellow) is located at the enzyme active site.

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